About the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)

Choosing a Canadian DUI lawyer who is a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) means working with one of fewer than half a dozen Canadian lawyers who have access to training, resources, and expertise that are not typically available within Canada. Mr. Avery’s ongoing participation in U.S.-based programs, combined with his cross-border experience, provide a significant advantage in defending complex impaired driving cases, especially for American citizens charged with impaired driving offences while in Canada.

The NCDD is the only organization in the United States accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to provide Board Certification in DUI Defense Law. Key benefits of hiring an NCDD member include:

• Verified Expertise: Members can undergo a rigorous testing process to become Board Certified, identifying them as specialists in a field often characterized by complex scientific and procedural rules.

• Advanced Scientific Training: NCDD provides intensive training in the science of impairment, including:

  • Breath Alcohol Defenses: Understanding how breathalyzers work and identifying common errors in testing.

  • Blood and Drug Analysis: Advanced courses in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry for drug and alcohol testing.

  • Field Sobriety Tests: Specialized training in NHTSA standardized testing allows lawyers to identify when officers deviate from correct procedures during an arrest.

• Exclusive Forensic Resources: Members have access to a Virtual Forensic Library, which is a massive collection of scientific journals, articles, and studies regarding alcohol and drug intoxication used to build technical defenses.

• Network of Experts: The organization maintains a robust network of world-renowned forensic experts in toxicology and pharmacology that members can consult for specific cases.

• Specialized Advocacy Skills: Members attend sessions focused on DUI-specific trial tactics, such as cross-examining police officers and prosecution experts or framing presentations for juries in scientific cases.

Read more about the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)